The British History Podcast

291 – Pandemonium

Aug 30, 2018
This podcast discusses the rise of AEthelstan to the throne of Wessex, his achievements as a ruler, the power struggles among nobles, the death of Athlstan and the changing political landscape, and a bloody battle and flight between Olaf and the Mercians.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Achievements and Activities of a Ruler
02:15 • 7min
3
Escalating Chaos and Power Struggles Among Nobles
09:36 • 12min
4
The Death of Athlstan and the Changing Political Landscape
21:50 • 3min
5
A Bloody Battle and Flight
24:45 • 2min